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The French government has rejected a proposal by Reform UK to use the Royal Navy to intercept and return migrant boats to France, citing violations of international and maritime law. Despite this, Reform UK officials have insisted they would proceed with the plan if in power.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions between the UK and France regarding migration policy and maritime sovereignty.
Reform insisted the plan would go ahead regardless of any opposition from France () Kat Brown , Kyriakos Petrakos close Cancel email X WhatsApp Facebook link share Share bookmark Save The French government has rejected Reform UK’s plan to deploy the Royal Navy in the English Channel to intercept small boats and return migrants to France, saying it would amount to a violation of international and maritime law.
Earlier today, Reform’s home affairs spokesperson Zia Yusuf suggested that the plan would go ahead regardless of any opposition from France.
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